Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 8m at 8:55 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:30 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Mar 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:223.66:393.012:06-0.312:47-0.26:325:56New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:013.67:173.212:50-0.41:22-0.36:315:57New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:363.57:533.21:28-0.41:52-0.36:295:58New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:093.48:283.32:03-0.32:22-0.36:285:59New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:433.29:033.32:39-0.12:53-0.26:276:00Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:183.19:393.23:160.13:260.06:256:01Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:542.910:153.23:570.34:020.26:246:02Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:312.710:533.14:390.54:410.46:236:03Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:102.511:353.05:240.65:220.56:216:04First Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:542.46:130.86:100.76:206:05First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:252.912:502.27:110.97:050.76:186:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:293.01:592.38:140.98:070.66:176:06First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:383.13:052.49:140.79:080.46:166:07Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:383.34:032.610:110.410:070.16:146:08Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:343.54:583.011:040.111:06-0.36:136:09Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:263.75:493.311:53-0.36:116:10Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:153.96:383.712:01-0.712:37-0.76:106:11Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:014.07:244.012:52-1.01:19-0.96:086:12Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:473.98:124.21:41-1.12:02-1.06:076:12Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:343.89:014.32:32-1.02:47-1.06:066:13Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:243.69:534.23:26-0.93:36-0.86:046:14Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:153.310:474.04:24-0.64:29-0.56:036:15Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:093.011:443.85:24-0.25:26-0.26:016:16Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:082.86:280.16:290.16:006:17Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:523.51:262.67:410.47:420.35:586:17Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:153.42:502.78:520.58:560.45:576:18Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:263.33:552.89:550.510:030.35:556:19Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:263.34:503.010:510.411:040.25:546:20Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:173.45:383.211:390.311:560.15:536:21Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:003.46:183.312:180.15:516:22Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:373.46:533.512:370.012:490.05:506:22New Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8652226)

Common Questions About Nags Head, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Nags Head, NC today?

Slack tide in Nags Head, NC is approximately 11:42 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Nags Head, NC?

Nags Head, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Nags Head, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Nags Head, NC?

Tide predictions for Nags Head, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Nags Head, NC?

Tide data for Nags Head, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8652226. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8652226.

What is the moon phase in Nags Head, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Nags Head, NC is Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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